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JURY DEADLOCKS ON SHOOTING CHARGES

The jury in the attempted-murder trial of Anthony Sims could not reach a unanimous decision on charges related to the shootings of two brothers at Red Bank’s Montgomery Terrace apartments in November, 2008, today’s Asbury Park Press reports.
After more than three days of deliberations, the same jury acquitted Sims, 21, of attempting to kill a [...]

YOURS FOR JUST $29.9 MILLION

The Dawkins estate in Rumson, as seen from the Navesink by redbankgreen in 2008. (Click to enlarge)

Let us stipulate right up front that Pete Dawkins does everything on a scale most of us mortals can only gape at in wonder.
Don’t know who he is? Check out his exhaustively comprehensive monument-to-self website, one befitting his [...]

HOV BACK IN BLACK AFTER THREE YEARS

Hovnanian’s headquarters on West Front Street.
Red Bank-based homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises ended a 13-quarter losing streak in its latest reporting period, the company announced Tuesday.
Though revenue in the quarter ending on January 31 plunged 14 percent, to $319.6 million, the company managed to rack up a profit of $236.2 million, or $2.97 a share, compared [...]

RED BANK CLAIMS LESS OVERCROWDING

This house at 21 Linden Place was the most-cited for overcrowding and related violations in 2009, borough records show. (Click to enlarge)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Overcrowding of rental homes is on the decline in Red Bank, borough officials say, citing two years of enforcement data.
The purported drop is occurring in part because the borough adopted stricter rules [...]

SIMS ADMITS SHOOTING

The attempted murder trial of Anthony Sims took a turn yesterday when the defendant admitted firing shots that hit two brothers and missed a third man, according to today’s Asbury Park Press.
The November, 2008 shooting at Montgomery Terrace apartments in Red Bank occurred after an argument over drug money between Sims’ mother and one of [...]

ACCUSATIONS FLY AT SIMS TRIAL

The trial of alleged Montgomery Terrace shooter Anthony Sims got underway in Freehold last week, and going by the coverage in the Asbury Park Press, it sounds like a trashfest:
Who dissed whose mother.  Whose mother is a crackhead. Who boasted membership in a gang that he may not have had.
Sims, 21, of Eatontown, is accused [...]

OIL LEAK PROMPTS HOUSE-RAISING

The Red Bank home of the late Florence Forgotson has become a remediation site due to oil contamination. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
It’s not an illusion: the house is not floating in mid-air.
Hard as it is to tell by casual glance from River Road, the home of the late Florence Forgotson Adams, who made [...]

STAVOLA, PLANNERS SPAR OVER PARKING LOT

It seems the Maple Avenue lot across from Borough Hall, at left, is going to remain a parking facility for at least another couple of years.  (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Going into Wednesday night’s Red Bank Planning Board meeting, it appeared that a few questions might finally be answered concerning the gas station-turned-private-parking lot [...]

THE AWARD FOR BEST LIGHTING GOES TO…

The Woods residence on Harding Road took first prize. Below, the homes of Marion Phillips, on Reckless Place (second prize) and the Lauterwassers, on East Westside Avenue (third prize). (Click to enlarge)
Here are the winners of the 2009 Holiday Home Decorating Contest organized by the Red Bank Council and judged by a committee of volunteers.

HOV REVENUE FELL BY HALF IN 2009

Hovnanian’s Red Bank HQ, as seen from the foot of Maple Avenue.
Hovnanian Enterprises reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $250.8 million yesterday.
That’s down from a net loss of $450.5 million in the final fiscal quarter of 2008, the Red Bank-based homebuilder disclosed.
In announcing its results, the publicly traded company said revenue in the quarter fell [...]


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    • 03.11 - MANHATTAN MELODRAMA Clark Gable stars in the gangland drama that's infamous for being the movie that John Dillinger watched just before he was gunned down. It screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch, with showings at 2 and 7pm.
    • 03.11 - Author Regan Hofmann Rescheduled from 2/25: the author and editor of POZ magazine visits River Road Books in Fair Haven to read from and sign copies of I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU, her memoir of a 'double life' as a Princeton prep school grad who 'had it all,' and who kept hidden the fact that she was HIV positive.
    • 03.11 - John Hiatt and the Combo Last seen on the Basie stage as acoustic opener for Lyle Lovett, the serial Grammy nominee and songwriter's songwriter (Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Bonnie Raitt and even Dylan have covered him) returns to Red Bank in full band headliner mode (and with Holly Williams doing the opening honors).
    • 03.11 - Rock N Roll Karaoke (upstairs) The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 03.12 - Free Movie: COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER Sissy Spacek stars (and sings) as country music icon Loretta Lynn in the 1980 biopic for which she won an Oscar. It's a Women's History Month entry in the Friday Afternoon Film Series at Middletown Library.
    • 03.12 - MY FAIR LADY at RBC The classic Lerner and Loewe musical version of PYGMALION is performed by the students of Red Bank Catholic High School.
    • 03.12 - Ebony Fashion Fair: A Tribute to Eunice Johnson The legacy of the legendary magazine editor and fashion trailblazer is celebrated with a Girls' Night Out at Frank Talk Art Bistro, with conversation and door prizes.
    • 03.12 - Cherryholmes THE WALTONS with sharp clothes and hotties? The cast of LOST IN SPACE with fiddles and banjos? Led by ZZ Top—bearded patriarch Jere, this family—unit bluegrass band (last seen round these parts at Monmouth U in 2009) has cultivated a remarkably sure presentation laced with fine technique and an entertaining style that avoids the worst of the Opryland/Branson excesses.
    • 03.13 - Laurie Berkner Band It's a live Birthday Party concert, starring the nationwide children's music star and her band in two matinee performances (11am and 2pm) at the Basie. It's also a Kids Care Club event, for which donations of new books for needy children are greatly appreciated.
    • 03.13 - Hats Off to Spring Luncheon Elaine Gates, author of ALL I AM I OWE TO GOD and IN SEARCH OF LOVE, will read from and sign copies of her books at the special event that also features a hat fashion show, chinese auction, door prizes and inspirational speaker Reverend Olivia Williams.
    • 03.13 - The Follicle Chronicles at Frank Talk RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY: Natural hair experts Candace and Palisa Kelley return to Frank Talk Art Bistro for a seminar 'about the psychology of hair and making that transformation to ala naturelle.' A discussion and makeovers follow; reserve (10 bucks discussion only; 65 bucks for personal makeover) in advance by phone.
    • 03.13 - Author Kim Levin The photographer whose 'pet whisperer' ways have resulted in a series of cool and delightful picture books visits River Road Books in Fair Haven to sign copies of her latest title, DOGPLAY: THE CANINE GUIDE TO BEING HAPPY.
    • 03.13 - Paper Moon Puppet Theater Master puppeteer Jim Racioppi and crew present CINDERELLA, the latest in their long running series of Paper Moon marionette shows for family audiences. One of the Shore's best kept secrets, these productions (on the custom scaled mini stage at First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands) combine handmade figures and scenery with genuine theatrical artistry for a rare experience that's capped by the 'backstage tour' following the show.
    • 03.13 - Harpist Marjorie Mollenhauer The musician performs a free solo concert at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch.
    • 03.13 - MY FAIR LADY at RBC The classic Lerner and Loewe musical version of PYGMALION is performed by the students of Red Bank Catholic High School.
    • 03.13 - Monmouth Civic Chorus The local vocal powerhouse presents SING THE BODY ELECTRIC, a concert of 'music and evocations for chorus and brass,' that much closer to heaven atop Tower Hill.
    • 03.14 - The Irish Rovers Just in time for St. Pat's, the veteran folk group (coming up on 50 years of continuous performing) returns to Red Bank with their patented mix of traditional Irish tunes, signature originals like 'The Unicorn,' and unique takes on familiar pop songs.
    • 03.14 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan A tradition around Red Bank for years, the Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
    • 03.16 - Train/ Butch Walker The Grammy winning, megaplatinum minted Bay Area trio is back touring on the heels of a new album, and with a newfound sense of urgency that harkens back to their earliest triumphs. They're coming to Red Bank for the first time, with Butch Walker and the Black Widows offering solid support. A 175 dollar VIP ticket includes preferred seating, autographed poster and meet 'n greet with the band.
    • 03.17 - Open Auditions for Red Bank Street Life Red Bank River Center is inviting talented adults and teenagers (16 years and older) to audition for this summer’s sidewalk performance series on Wednesday, March 31 at the Count Basie Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 99 Monmouth Street (2nd Floor) from 6—8pm. RiverCenter is seeking musicians and entertainers, such as mimes, clowns, magicians, jugglers, etc. to participate in the program. Each performer is asked to bring 3—to—4 minutes of prepared material highlighting his or her skills, a biography and references, if available.
    • 03.17 - Alpha Omega Wine Dinner Branches in West Long Branch hosts internationally recognized Jean Hoefliger in an Alpha Omega wine tasting event. $$89 includes five course seated dinner with selected top rated Napa wines at 7:30pm. Call for reservations.
    • 03.17 - Movie at the Guild: GOYA'S GHOSTS The Guild of Creative Art hosts a screening of Milos Forman's 2006 film, with Javier Bardem as painter Francisco Goya, and Natalie Portman his muse.
    • 03.17 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival Opening Reception All members of the public are invited to this kickoff reception for the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and Brookdale Community College. More than 500 works of art will be on display at the school's Center for Visual Arts; refreshments will be served, and entertainment includes music, film and spoken word performance by participating artists. RSVP to lm@monmoutharts.org.
    • 03.18 - HAMMETT The 1983 mystery film — a fanciful detective story with Fredric Forrest as the real life author Dashiell Hammett —screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch, with showings at 2 and 7pm.
    • 03.18 - Red Bank Documentary Film Series Film critic Joan Ellis is your host as The Atrium at Navesink Harbor (that's the elegant hi—rise senior residence on Riverside Avenue) continues a free monthly series of doc screenings and discussions, with popcorn and candy on the house. Tonight it's the 1984 film THE GOOD FIGHT, a portrait of The Abraham Lincoln Brigade and the American volunteer force's struggle against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Reserve by phone for all events.